Pickle - Dublin

Was looking for a last minute mid week reservation and got a slot later than I had hoped. Emailed them back and received a prompt response accommodating me at a... read more Was looking for a last minute mid week reservation and got a slot later than I had hoped. Emailed them back and received a prompt response accommodating me at an earlier slot. The email exchange took place on a day when the restaurant was closed. I was promptly seated upon arrival. Ordered the aloo tikki starter (really wanted the wings but trying to eat more vegetarian food and the Lal Maas (Rajisthani spicy lamb not turning completely vegetarian… along with a naan. The food was excellent I wanted to like the aloo tikkis from Delhi I grew up eating more, but Pickle’s version had a wonderful balance and crispness worthy of any self respecting tikkiwala. By the time my appetizer was done, the restaurant was full. The Lal Maas was sublime. Despite gorging on the tikkis (2 in a portion , I couldn’t stop eating the spicy, tart sauce with the naan. The lamb was (mostly super tender. And this is a very minor gripe. Ambience was nice and the service was attentive and pleasant without being overbearing. Will be back.

I wanted to compare it with Darbar and for some reason I had very high expectations from this place but wasn't very impressed with food or service. But saying t... read more I wanted to compare it with Darbar and for some reason I had very high expectations from this place but wasn't very impressed with food or service. But saying this doesn't mean it was bad. May be I need to change my selection of food for next time. A bit expensive though

Food was excellent and the staff were all very helpful and lovely throughout. Would definitely recommend however it is pretty expensive for what it is 225 for f... read more Food was excellent and the staff were all very helpful and lovely throughout. Would definitely recommend however it is pretty expensive for what it is 225 for four of us with just mains, two starters and a drink or two. They also charged €25 a head at booking which wasn't obvious, only apparent when it came to pay the bill that they'd already deducted it.

Excellent Indian restaurant! The food is so good, and I discovered so many new flavors. I ordered a dish with goat meat, which was excellent, and their cheese n... read more Excellent Indian restaurant! The food is so good, and I discovered so many new flavors. I ordered a dish with goat meat, which was excellent, and their cheese naan is superb! The decor is beautiful! The service is very good.

The best Indian restaurant in Dublin! We went for the tasting menu and while very pricey compared to other Indian restaurants in the city, it is well worth it.... read more The best Indian restaurant in Dublin! We went for the tasting menu and while very pricey compared to other Indian restaurants in the city, it is well worth it. Each dish is executed flawlessly, particularly the duck and lamb. The service was so friendly and accommodating, with each dish explained in detail. I think this restaurant is well deserving of its success thus far and I will definitely visit again in the future as the flavour is absolutely unrivalled to anywhere I've tried previously.